Christmas in our Hearts

It’s already been a part of our lives and become a tradition that we, Filipinos and Christians, celebrate the birth of our savior Jesus Christ. We celebrate it in many ways such as Christmas Parties, giving gifts and exchanging cards. It was also pleasurable to visit different houses singing Christmas carols. It’s also the perfect moment to commence family gatherings or reunions.

During the 25^th day of December we celebrate “Christmas”. It’s a special day to all of us because it is when Jesus Christ was born. In preparation for that, we celebrate Midnight Mass which is popularly known as the Misa de Gallo. I am glad not because I've fulfilled my desire to complete it but because I have a great moment with God, giving him thanks for all the blessings, graces and guidance He showered upon me. Do you know why the colors of the candle of the advent wreath are purple, pink and white? Each candle represents something. The purple candle represents LOVE, the pink candle represents JOY and the white candle represents that Christ has come on this day.

The most important part of celebrating Christmas is we must be all present in the family gathering, even though we just have few foods to eat as long as we eat “Noche Buena” together. But  nothing more lonely than celebrating Christmas with incomplete members of the family, they can't come home because they are numerous miles away sacrificing everything just to support and finance the needs of his/her family.

Even though we're not complete in celebrating Noche Buena, we’re still very thankful because we have a better life than those people staying at the streets or whom we call the “beggars”. One of the true essences of Christmas is SHARING. We share the things that we have that some people may not have and will really need it in their lives. The true essence of Christmas is not giving wonderful presents nor exchanging cards but it is about how we celebrate and give importance to the Birth of our savior, JESUS CHRIST. We must LOVE each other, not just on this day but for the rest of our lives so that we can attain HAPPINESS AND PEACE FOREVER.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO ALL OF US!